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Meeting of April 28, 2026

The April 28th meeting at Jack’s restaurant was replaced by the following event at the Saratoga Senior Center.

High School Essay Contest

Objective: Encourage current high school students to develop an interest in the American Civil War and explore its lasting lessons that continue to shape America today.

Prizes: Monetary awards will be given to the winners.

High School Essay Contest Event

Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Location: Saratoga Senior Center
Address: 9655 Allendale Ave, Saratoga, CA

Event Schedule

  • 6:30 pm – 6:45 pm — Setup & Logistics
  • 6:45 pm – 7:00 pm — Gathering & Refreshments
  • 7:00 pm – 7:15 pm — SBCWRT Welcome and Brief Overview of the Organization
  • 7:15 pm – 8:00 pm — Essay Contest Presentations, Winner Selection, Quiz, Social Gathering, and Adjournment
Meeting Minutes April 2026Download

Quiz for April 28, 2026

High School Essay Civil War Quiz: What Do You Know About The American Civil War?

Q#1 – What is the traditional definition of a “civil war”?

Q#2 – By May 1861, 11 states had seceded from the United States; name them.

Q#3 – What was the name of the major battle that began the Civil War?

Q#4 – Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

Q#5 – Richmond, Virginia, was the second capital of the Confederacy; what was the name of the first city to serve as the capital?

Q#6 – What was the core cause leading up to the Civil War?

Q#7 – Of the now estimated 700,000 deaths in the Civil War; what was the major cause of these deaths?

Q#8 – What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
 
Q#9 – What is the name of President Abraham Lincoln’s most famous speech?

Q#10 – Were any Civil War battles fought in the State of California?

Q#11 – Which battle produced the most casualties (over 53,000) in the Civil War?

Q#12 – What was the name of the town where Robert E. Lee surrendered his army to Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865?

Q#13 – What is the name of the person who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

Q#14 – What is the name of the Vice President who became President after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated?

Q#15 – What is the number of the Amendment in the US Constitution that abolished slavery?